Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
Tunisian girl kidnapped in Benghazi
On 11 April, an 18-year old Tunisian girl - Doaa Al-Nighawi- was reported to have been kidnapped in Benghazi in the Al-Majouri area of Benghazi. Her fate is unknown.
War remants kill one person in Ajilat
On 13 April, war remnants exploded at a farm on the outskirts of the city of Ajilat resulting in the death of one man, Ramadan Hassan Al-Waloul, while he was trying to help his brother, Abdul-Moneim Hassan Al-Waloul, who was seriously injured.
Assassination attempt against nominee for LIS leadership in Tripoli
On 11 April, there was an assassination attempt against Major General Ibrahim Al-Shaqaf near the Marriott Hotel on Al-Shatt Road, Tripoli. A clash occurred between his escorts and the cars that attempted to assassinate him, resulting in material damage. Al-Shaqaf...
Misrata ISA strips Tawarghan leaders of official seals under duress
On 15 April, the Misrata branch of the Internal Security Agency summoned the mukhtars (local leaders) of neighborhoods in the city of Tawergha and interrogated them regarding a statement they issued demanding the disbursement of their financial entitlements, which...
Greece seeks to curtail migrant numbers reaching Crete from eastern Libya
On 14 April, Greek authorities said they have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the previous two days. Nearly half of them were rescued on 13 April off the island of Crete, the coast guard said, adding that they were...
Zoubi & Saddam Haftar attend Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony
Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and Military Affairs Abdussalam al-Zoubi and Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar participated in the opening ceremony of Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s...
Zoubi faces backlash over participation in AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise
Libyan reactions to Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, have been mixed, with some Tripoli and Misratan groups rejecting the participation of Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and...
Trabelsi discusses security cooperation with Italian counterpart in Rome
On 14 April, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi met with his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Rome in the framework of promoting mutual security cooperation between the two countries. The two sides addressed the situation of...
AFRICOM’s Exercise Flintlock 2026 proceeds smoothly
On 14 April, Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, was opened with a ceremony simultaneously in Sirte, Libya, and in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire. Approximately 1,500 soldiers from more than 30 nations participated in this year's exercise...